Camping in Melrose

Camping around Melrose means choosing between a pitch within walking distance of the abbey and Eildon Hills, or a short drive out into the quieter parts of the Tweed valley and the rolling countryside towards Lauder and Selkirk. The most convenient option sits on the fringe of Melrose itself, a well-established touring site with the Eildon Hills as a backdrop and the town centre reachable on foot, making it the natural choice for anyone without a car who still wants to camp rather than take a hotel room.

Further afield, the Borders countryside offers campsites set against their own local landmarks. A short drive south towards Lauder brings campers to a touring park within the historic parkland of a working castle estate, while Selkirk, a few miles west along the Ettrick valley, has a well-equipped municipal site attached to the town's leisure centre, useful for anyone wanting a swim or gym session alongside their pitch. Both are comfortably within range for day trips back into Melrose to see the abbey or walk the Eildons.

All three sites listed here take tents, caravans and motorhomes, though pitch mix and facilities vary, so it is worth checking specifics before booking, particularly around electric hook-up availability and dog policies. Given the modest number of sites directly in and around Melrose, booking ahead for peak summer weekends and the Melrose Sevens period is advisable, especially for sites with hardstanding or serviced pitches.